Why Vancouver’s biggest fair saw its lowest non-pandemic attendance in 2025

Posted on by Wayne Hughes
The fair runs from Saturday August 19, until Monday September 4 but will be closed on Monday August 21 and Monday August 28. Hours at the fair are from 11 a.m. PT until late.

In the 21st century, attendance at Vancouver’s annual PNE fair has been much like its famed wooden coaster after the first peak — plenty of twists and turns, but ultimately heading in one direction.